Radio Astronomy: Observing the Invisible Universe

Mapping the Hydrogen Sky

Educational Nov 10, 2017 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E6: Before there were stars and planets, before there were galaxies, there was hydrogen - and we still have more hydrogen today than any other element. Understanding the quantum physics of this simplest atomic structure, and using the Doppler shift and models of differential rotation in the Milky Way, astronomers have made myriad astounding discoveries about the universe. It all starts with hydrogen.

Educational Nov 10, 2017 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2017
Run Time: 30 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.